To Hold the Bridge: Tales from the Old Kingdom and Beyond by Garth Nix

To Hold the Bridge: Tales from the Old Kingdom and Beyond

Abhorsen #4.5

Garth Nix

504 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

A masterful short story collection including a rarely seen OLD KINGDOM novella.Garth Nix proves he is a master of the short story with this intriguing collection of tales. Leading with the novella TO HOLD THE BRIDGE, fans of Garth Nix will be more...

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Community Reviews Summary of 507 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
dark 60%
mysterious 40%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 15%
reflective 15%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 10%
tense 10%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 41% | N/A: 11% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 37% | No: 18% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 18% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.72

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